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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Laius do to baby Oedipus after hearing the Oracle foretell Oedipus' future?
(a) He killed the baby.
(b) He blinded the baby.
(c) He cursed the baby.
(d) He injured the baby's feet.

2. Who does the King of Thebes address in the city?
(a) Male citizens.
(b) Working citizens.
(c) Women citizens.
(d) All citizens.

3. Who solves the Riddle of the Spinx?
(a) Ismene.
(b) Laius.
(c) Oedipus.
(d) Polyneices.

4. Imagery throughout the play is based on ________.
(a) Clouds and Birds.
(b) Jungle and Tigers.
(c) Ships and the Sea.
(d) Sand and Mountains.

5. What type of violation is used to describe women seeing their husbands, sons, and brothers killed?
(a) Biological.
(b) Physical.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Spiritual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Seven Against Thebes is structured in what form?

2. What is the original language of the play "Seven Against Thebes?"

3. What is another name for the Scout?

4. Who is Jocasta?

5. The imagery in general represents a basic element of the Greek philosophy of ________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the city of Thebes most like a "mother" to her people?

2. Describe Oedipus' character.

3. Who says, "If the gods [demand] evil, no man can evade it?" To whom is this character saying that to? What is this character referring to?

4. Why do you think the death of Eteocles and Polyneices is referred to as an "occassion for both rejoicing and weeping"?

5. What is the significance of the seventh battle?

6. How is the theme of possession and control shown in part 2?

7. How do you think Eteocles is like a captain of a ship?

8. Why does Eteocles make the Chorus change the way they pray? What was the Chorus praying about? What does Eteocles suggest the Chorus pray for?

9. Describe the theme of fate as depicted in part 2 of the play.

10. In part 1 of the play, who describes the imagery of the waves? What do the waves represent?

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